Rock and Rice
Where Filipino climbers share their story.
Logo: Pat Palacio
Music: Bruiser by Winchip
Rock and Rice
Latest Episodes
EP 22: Daniel Pugeda — Privilege, Perspective, and Being Fans of Philippine Climbing
In this episode of Rock and Rice, we sit down with Daniel Pugeda — a Filipino-American climber whose first outdoor sport climb in the Philippines… was a 5.13a/7c+.But this conversation goes way beyond that wild first send.After mu...
EP 21: Ryan Juguan — Paraclimbing Nationals, Chicago Climbs, and Redefining Access
Di araw araw pasko… but today we dropped a nice oneThis week we sit down with Ryan Juguan — USA Paraclimber + disability advocate — to talk about competing at the highest level and making climbing more accessible for everyone.
EP 20: Dane & Magnet — Di Araw Araw Pasko & Taking the Small Wins
Second episode of 2026! 🔥This week on Rock and Rice, we sit down with Manila-based power couple Dane & Magnet — self-dubbed serial projectors who’ve been quietly stacking some of the biggest sends of 2025.From Magnet’s epic la...
EP 19: Mecia Serafino — Trad Shenanigans, Three Yosemite Orgs, and Leaving No Trace
Kumusta, mga ka-akyat 🧗🏽♀️🇵🇭Welcome to the first Rock and Rice episode of 2026 — and we’re starting strong with longtime climber, community builder, and all-around legend, Mecia Serafino (
EP 18: Rain, Redpoints, and Rambles (2025 RECAP)
Maligayang Pasko, mga ka-akyat 🧗🏽♂️🇵🇭In this end-of-year kwentuhan, Tim records from his parents’ house in Temecula (yes, still climbing, still dodging rain, still watching Severance late) to reflect on a very Rock and...
